Elementary School Teacher

Description

We're seeking an Elementary Teacher who creates a joyful, well-managed classroom where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually. You will plan engaging lessons across core subjects, differentiate for varied needs, and build strong partnerships with families. The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and committed to integrating a biblical worldview into everyday learning.

Requirements

First and foremost, an FCA Teacher must have a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ. An FCA Teacher must demonstrate competency in all academic areas assigned to teach and must possess flexibility and adaptability. An FCA Teacher must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and a valid ACSI or Colorado teacher's license (or the intent to obtain licensure) is required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate daily a relationship with Jesus that is filled with grace and truth. John 1:14
• Discern and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit throughout the day. Gal. 5:16-18
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and expertise in the following areas: relationships, team building, teacher leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, time management, and making wise decisions.
• Participate in the continuous school improvement process, including the accreditation process.
• For each course that you will be teaching, the following should be completed and submitted for review to your campus principal.
  • Post weekly lesson plans, classroom resources and homework assignments in FACTS by the designated time at the respective campus.
  • Course description, syllabus, and an updated curriculum map according to the rubric established within Curriculum Trak, for each course that you will be teaching.
• At the completion of each semester, ensure that Expected Student Outcomes have been entered and updated.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development.
• Implement research-based instructional strategies, targets and methods using resources such as "Teach Like a Champion," "The First Days of School" and other sources that will enable multi-sensory instruction, individual small group instruction, cooperative learning, and Socratic Instruction.
• Utilize technology as a supplemental tool to support instruction.
• Under the direction of the Holy Spirit integrate Scriptural concepts, truths, and application into the instruction within all disciplines with the majority of units containing high level Biblical illumination.
• Utilize ongoing formative and summative assessments to inform, modify and adapt curriculum and instructional practices that will meet various learning styles and student needs.
• Attend all faculty meetings, workshops, and other required professional meetings.
• Punctually submit attendance and grades according to your campus policy.
• Apply all intervention procedures including anecdotal records which may include specific strategies already noted for student intervention.
• Interpret and analyze student performance data.
• Submit orders for books and materials for the next school year in conjunction with department heads.
• Correspond effectively with other staff, parents, and students as needed.